By Susan Spann Last month, we took a look at the four vital elements of a winning “elevator pitch.” This week, we’re putting the elements together – just in time for Colorado Gold! To play along, you’ll need a list with your novel’s protagonist, active antagonist, stakes, and high concept. (Remember: high concept might or…
Category: RMFW Conference
Getting the Most Out of the RMFW Colorado Gold Conference
By Mike Befeler Writers conferences are a blast. Having attended a number of different ones, the RMFW Colorado Gold Conference ranks up there right at the top. This will be my twelfth year, and I get something new out of each one. Here are my thoughts on getting the most out of the conference. 1….
Conference Gold: Dos and Don’ts for the Upcoming RMFW Conference
By Julie Kazimer It’s my favorite time of the year. As the leaves start to fall, hundreds of fellow writers descend on the Colorado Gold Conference. In case you’re not signed up, you still have time. The conference starts on September 20 – 22nd. Learn more and register at http://www.rmfw.org/conference. If you’re already registered, I…
Are You Serious?
By Trai Cartwright Part Two of a Six-Part Monthly Series Am I misguided or perhaps a tad, a bit, a dollop delusional, or are the forces behind the world of storytelling building like a Gangnam-style viral video? Have you felt it too? I’m convinced this groundswell of creativity has been coming on for the last…
Colorado Gold Conference Master Class: Scene Craft
The five master classes scheduled for the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers Colorado Gold Conference are featured on this blog August 7, August 8, August 12, August 20, and August 29. Scene Craft Instructor: Sharon Mignerey Friday, September 20, 8:00-11:50 Big Thompson Scenes are a basic building block of storytelling, but what makes for effective scenes?…